Monthly Archives: May 2017

May 22, 2017

Around the Mouse

Walt Disney World Theme Parks

Magic Kingdom Park

New! New Cupcakes Available: New cupcakes are available at various locations at Magic Kingdom. At Prince Eric’s Village Market life is the bubbles with a vibrant cupcake topped with a fish, Friar’s Nook features a cupcake with pink buttercream topped with a crown, and the cupcake at Gaston’s Tavern is inspired by Belle’s dress—yellow topped with an edible red rose.

Epcot

Reminder! Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Continues: The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is an annual spring event taking place from March 1 to May 29, 2017 at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The festival features an irresistible array of new gardens and character topiaries, popular entertainers and tasty food and drink offerings. Fresh, farm-market food and beverage flavors will debut at the new Northern Bloom and The Berry Basket Outdoor Kitchens that will join 13 returning Outdoor Kitchens. The new generation of princess topiaries (Snow White, Anna and Elsa – the first to be designed and created with topiary facial features) will welcome a brand-new Belle topiary. This year’s Epcot front-entrance topiary garden, “Welcome Spring Fun, Food and Flowers,” inspired by a vintage Walt Disney short film will spring to life with a floral-festooned maypole featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Daisy and Pluto. The popular Garden Rocks concert takes place four days each week, with three concerts each Friday through Monday presenting pop musicians that span multiple genres over five decades. Redesigned interactive play gardens will include the new “Cars”-themed Road to Florida 500 garden introducing the new “Cruz” character topiary from the June 2017 release of Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3.” Music Garden Melodies play area will return with a new garden design, musical note topiary elements and climbing nets. The Festival Center will showcase an entertaining mix of gardening seminars and DIY workshops.

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Reminder! Groot Specialty Cupcakes Now Available: The Groot cookies and cream specialty cupcake is now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This cupcake will be available at the following locations: ABC Commissary, Catalina Eddie’s, Fairfax Fare, Rosie’s All-American Café, and Trolley Car Café. This item is included in the Disney Dining Plan, and will be available through May 31.

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Reminder! “The Music of Pixar LIVE!” Opens This Week: Disney’s Hollywood Studios will present “The Music of Pixar LIVE! A Symphony of Characters” beginning May 26th. This limited-time concert event brings to life memorable music from Pixar Animation Studios films, complete with a live orchestra and beloved Disney•Pixar characters. “The Music of Pixar LIVE!” will be presented three times nightly at Theater of the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, following regular daily performances of “Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Reminder! Pandora — The World of Avatar Opens This Week: When it opens May 27, this new land will give guests the chance to explore a mystical world of bioluminescent rainforests, floating mountains and soaring Banshees. In collaboration with filmmaker James Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment, Disney is bringing to life the fantasy world of Pandora, inspired by Cameron’s epic film AVATAR

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Guests will discover two main adventures. Avatar Flight of Passage sends guests flying above the jungles of Pandora on a Mountain Banshee, and Na’vi River Journey, is a family-friendly boat ride that sails down a sacred river hidden within a glowing rainforest for an unforgettable encounter with a Na’vi Shaman.

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Hungry adventurers can recharge at Satu’li Canteen, the main dining location in Pandora, or Pongu Pongu, a drink kiosk with a design as eclectic as its expat owner. Shoppers can stock up on Na’vi cultural items, toys, science kits and more at Windtraders.

New! New! Adult Milkshake Available Soon: Adults can enjoy a new bourbon-chocolate milkshake coming to Trilo-Bites in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Garnished with candied bacon, this is a treat you won’t want to miss.

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Reminder! Mobile Order Available at Pandora and Other Locations: A new food ordering service, Mobile Order, is debuting in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week. Disney Parks Blog has recently announced that Mobile Order will be expanding to Pizzafari, Flame Tree Barbecue and Restaurantosaurus during the summer. And better yet, more Mobile Order fast casual and quick service locations across Walt Disney World Resort are on the way.

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Disney Springs

New! D-Living Reopens with New Theme: D-Living has reopened with a new theme, celebrating all things outdoors. DLiving now offers an assortment of Disney-themed products outdoor use like beach towels, cooking aprons, garden décor and plenty of outdoor-friendly utensils and dishes. The shop is also decorated with enchanting decorations, including butterflies near the cash registers and character topiaries and silhouettes adorning the walls.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

New! The Market at Ale & Compass Now Open at Disney’s Yacht Club: The Market at Ale & Compass is now officially opens. This converted space is the newest food and beverage location at the resort, providing Guests an easy on-the-go experience offering fresh food and beverage options. Operating from 6 a.m.-11:30 p.m. daily, Guests will find handmade salads, sandwiches, healthy snacks, breakfast pastries, expanded coffee offerings and more at this quick-service dining location. Here Guests will be able to fill their refillable mugs using brand new Coke Freestyle machines. The merchandise side of The Market at Ale & Compass is scheduled to open later this summer.

New! Captain’s Grille Temporarily Relocated at Disney’s Yacht Club: The Captain’s Grille will be relocated to a temporary home right next door at Disney’s Beach Club Resort from May 26 to fall 2017. While the restaurant is undergoing refurbishments, Captain’s Grille will be relocated to Ariel’s. From the moment you step through the ironwork gate at Ariel’s, you’ll be immersed in an enchanting underwater setting with colorful coral displays, whimsical fish sculptures and hand-blown glass bubbles. This light-filled venue also features a poolside view through large French doors, and is just a short walk away from the marina.

Closures and Refurbishments

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May 15, 2017

Around the Mouse

Walt Disney World Theme Parks

Magic Kingdom Park

Happily Ever After Now Showing Nightly: Magic Kingdom’s new nightly spectacular made its grand debut on May 12. The new show includes with fireworks, pyrotechnics and original animation, plus a heart-tugging original score. With stateof-the-art projection mapping technology, more Disney characters than ever before are featured in the show, including moments from “Moana,” “Brave,” “Big Hero 6,” “Zootopia,” “The Princess & The Frog,” “Aladdin” and many others.

Epcot

Reminder! Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Continues: The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is an annual spring event taking place from March 1 to May 29, 2017 at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The festival features an irresistible array of new gardens and character topiaries, popular entertainers and tasty food and drink offerings. Fresh, farm-market food and beverage flavors will debut at the new Northern Bloom and The Berry Basket Outdoor Kitchens that will join 13 returning Outdoor Kitchens. The new generation of princess topiaries (Snow White, Anna and Elsa – the first to be designed and created with topiary facial features) will welcome a brand-new Belle topiary. This year’s Epcot front-entrance topiary garden, “Welcome Spring Fun, Food and Flowers,” inspired by a vintage Walt Disney short film will spring to life with a floral-festooned maypole featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Daisy and Pluto. The popular Garden Rocks concert takes place four days each week, with three concerts each Friday through Monday presenting pop musicians that span multiple genres over five decades. Redesigned interactive play gardens will include the new “Cars”-themed Road to Florida 500 garden introducing the new “Cruz” character topiary from the June 2017 release of Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3.” Music Garden Melodies play area will return with a new garden design, musical note topiary elements and climbing nets. The Festival Center will showcase an entertaining mix of gardening seminars and DIY workshops.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

New! Meet “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2” characters at Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream: You can now meet StarLord and Groot at Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream from the new film, “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol 2.” This meet and greet offering will be available through the 2017 holiday season.

New! Groot Sipper Available for Limited Time: In celebration of the release of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” select Disney’s Hollywood Studios popcorn carts are now selling Groot Sipper Cups while supplies last. The souvenir cup is $12.75 and is served with a fountain beverage. Groot Sippers are available for purchase at Hollywood Popcorn, Animation Popcorn and Great Movie Ride Popcorn.

New! Cars 3 Sneak Peek at One Man’s Dream: Beginning May 26, a sneak peek of Disney·Pixar’s “Cars 3” is being presented inside One Man’s Dream. Guests can view this sneak preview as well as a display of artwork and character maquettes used in the production through June 25. Disney·Pixar’s “Cars 3” cruises into theaters in 3D on June 16.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom

New! Change to Tarzan Meeting Location: Beginning Wednesday, May 10, Tarzan will be back at his former character greeting location behind the Tree of Life.

New! Exotic Magic Shots Now Available: Check out the special shots currently available from Disney PhotoPass Service at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and don’t forget that with Memory Maker, you’ll get digital downloads of all your Disney PhotoPass vacation photos and videos for one price! You can receive the following Magic Shots all around the park. Just ask any PhotoPass photographer, aside from those at Character Experience locations, to set up the photo.

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Disney Springs

New! Cirque du Soleil Temporarily Dark: There will be no performances of La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil May 14-28. The box office will remain open for future ticket sales 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

New! Temporary Monorail Route Changes: Due to work on the monorail, modified routes will be in effect May 16-17, May 23-24 and May 30, 2017 from 11:30 am–6:00 pm. During these specific times, the Resort Monorail will travel between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Magic Kingdom Park. It will not travel to the Contemporary. The Express Monorail will make an additional stop at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, as it travels between the Transportation and Ticket Center and Magic Kingdom Park. Resort Guests traveling to Epcot have two options: they can either board a train to the Transportation and Ticket Center and transfer to the Epcot line or they can take a Disney bus directly from their resorts during this time. The monorail operating hours will not be affected.

New! Red River Hogs Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: Two red river hog piglets were born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Chloe, a first-time mom, gave birth to two adorable males. They are more active than others cared for at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. They like to wrestle and climb on their dad when he’s relaxing in the yard. The piglets will remain backstage until they grow a bit larger. Because the Sense of Africa program at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge includes a stop at the red river hogs’ home, a small number of guests have been able to see the piglets up close. They are adorable!

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Update! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Construction: The following venues will be unavailable at the resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort due to construction and refurbishments in progress: Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Banana Cabana Pool Bar and Calypso Trading Post. During the refurbishment work, a variety of dining options will be available at the resort. This includes all-you-care-to-eat buffet offerings for breakfast and dinner. A selection of grab-and-go meals will be available for purchase in three new island markets located in the Aruba, Jamaica and Martinique regions of the resort. Additional a la carte offerings will be available at mobile food vending locations. In-room dining remains available, including pizza, sandwiches and pasta. The feature pool—Fuentes del Morro Pool—and leisure pools will all remain available. Recreation activities and entertainment will also still be available.

Walt Disney World Resort – Merchandise

Love-Themed Disney Pin Celebration Coming to Epcot this August: If you love collecting or trading pins at Disney Parks, mark your calendar for August 25-26, 2017 when the annual Disney Pin Celebration returns to World ShowPlace at Epcot. This year’s event theme is “Love is an Adventure.” Guests attending this ticketed event will have the first opportunity to purchase limited edition pins and products. Disney Parks Blog author Steven Miller shared some of his favorite designs including a two-pin set with Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from Disney’s “Tangled,” or a pin with Hiro and Baymax from Disney’s “Big Hero 6.” According to Miller, Guests will also find several “mini-jumbo” pins inspired by classic attractions or characters found at Disney Parks; and Attendees should also look for this incredible six-pin set with Carl and Ellie from Disney-Pixar’s “Up,” and the Disney Villain-inspired “Love is Vain” set containing six 3D sculpted pins.

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Closures and Refurbishments

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May 8, 2017

Around the Mouse: Walt Disney World News

Walt Disney World Theme Parks

Magic Kingdom Park

New! New Guidemaps Coming This Week: New guidemaps are coming to Magic Kingdom Park on Friday, May 12. The guidemap will features Happily Ever After fireworks on the cover. New! Mother’s Day Cupcake: On May 14th, Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom Park is offering a Magic Kingdom Mother’s Day chocolate raspberry cupcake.

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Epcot

New! 22nd Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Details Announced: The 22nd annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will open Aug. 31 and run through Nov. 13 – that’s 75 days, which 13 more than last year! Chefs are busy at work on new dishes for the Marketplaces, paired with wines, beers and ciders. And to celebrate the park’s opening 35 years ago in 1982, there will be a record number of Marketplaces – 35 in all – stretching around World Showcase and into Future World. This year there are more family favorites, too, with the Ratatouille-inspired scavenger hunt back for another year as well as culinary demos and dishes geared toward kids’ palates. Keep an eye out for details this summer at epcotfoodfestival.com. Here’s a sneak peek at the pistachio cardamom cake with a dollop of chocolate coconut mousse from the new India Marketplace.

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Reservations now open for “The Music of Pixar LIVE!” Dining Package: This summer, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will present “The Music of Pixar LIVE! A Symphony of Characters.” This limited-time concert event brings to life memorable music from Pixar Animation Studios films, complete with a live orchestra and beloved Disney•Pixar characters. Guests now have the opportunity to book “The Music of Pixar LIVE!” Dining Package which includes a meal at a select dining location in the park as well as reserved seating for “The Music of Pixar LIVE!” Concert which debuts May 26. “The Music of Pixar LIVE!” will be presented three times nightly at Theater of the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, following regular daily performances of “Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage.

New! Groot Specialty Cupcakes Now Available: The Groot cookies and cream specialty cupcake is now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This cupcake will be available at the following locations: ABC Commissary, Catalina Eddie’s, Fairfax Fare, Rosie’s All-American Café, and Trolley Car Café. This item is included in the Disney Dining Plan, and will be available through May 31

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

New! First Look: Meet The Na’vi Shaman of Songs From The Na’vi River Journey Attraction: Disney’s Parks Blog recently released a sneak peek at the new Na’vi Shaman from the Na’vi River Journey Attraction that’s set to open in a few weeks along with the grand opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar. The Na’vi Shaman of Songs is the most complicated Audio-Animatronics figure ever created by Walt Disney Imagineering. Click to see a short video of the Shaman.

Disney Springs

New! Disney Springs Mother’s Day Offerings: Senses – A Disney Spa: For the first time at Disney Springs, guests can enjoy their choice of chair massages, Disneyinspired nail wraps by Jamberry, nail polish applications, updos, or even eyeshadow art at Marketplace Co-Op. With prices starting at $25 plus tax and services offered on a first come, first served basis, the Spa staff will be onsite from May 4-14, 2017.

Disney Floral & Gifts: Back by popular demand, the talented Disney floral team will be coming back to Marketplace CoOp from May 1 – May 16, 2017 to offer a variety of flower arrangements and custom baskets, perfect for mom.

Mother’s Day Brunch at STK: Whether your mom fancies Cinnamon Monkey Bread, Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs, Shrimp & Grits, or the Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes, pictured, she’s bound to find something to suit her palate. Brunch is offered every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Mother’s Day, moms receive a complimentary “MOMosa” and a special takeaway treat.

An Amphicar Tour at The BOATHOUSE: For families that have been waiting for the right “special occasion” to take a ride in a fully-restored vintage amphicar, now is the time. Make a reservation between May 12-15, 2017 and save $25 off the regular price, plus get a free family photo to commemorate the experience!

Special Promotions and Limited-time Offerings: Gemstone sets for $149 + tax at Luxury of Time by Diamonds International; free chocolates from See’s Candies with the purchase of UGG slippers or a robe; specialty “MOM cupcake box from Sprinkles cupcakes … this is just a sampling of the many delights waiting for mom at Disney Springs:

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Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

New! Mother’s Day Brunch Offerings: Walt Disney World Resort Hotels have several offerings to make mom smile on Mother’s Day including:

Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. some favorites from the dinner menu are added to the buffet, and breakfast include one mimosa per adult.

Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is offering a Mother’s Day character brunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with a Bloody Mary bar and generous buffet.

Next door at Captain’s Grille at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, the Mother’s day brunch is from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. with a holiday buffet.

The Wave . . . Of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will host a buffet Mother’s Day brunch from 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Garden Grove Mother’s Day Character Brunch Buffet will be 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Walt Disney World Swan.

Walt Disney World Resort – General

New Mickey Mouse Celebration Cakes Coming Soon: A brand-new Mickey Mouse celebration cake will be available to order beginning May 17 at any Walt Disney World Resort owned-and operated table-service restaurant. These celebration cakes will be available in decadent chocolate or sweet white chocolate. A special message of “Happy Birthday” or “Congratulations” is available on the chocolate ears—or leave them blank—the cakes are adorable either way! Each cake serves 4-6 guests, and costs $35 plus tax and gratuity (where applicable). Advance payment is not required with confirmed restaurant reservations.

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New! New MagicBand 2.0 Colors Revealed: With MagicBand 2.0, you can mix and match bands with the removable center icon. Disney has recently announced three new graphic MagicBands – that feature black and teal for the first time. One of the new black retail limited release graphic bands features Star Wars 40th Anniversary, which began sales during the Galactic Nights event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The band retails for $27.99. The other black band features Grumpy from the Disney classic, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” with his namesake facial expression front and center, and is sold for $22.99. The new teal color features Elsa from Disney’s Frozen. The band is an open edition and sells for $22.99.

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Closures and Refurbishments

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Walt Disney World Theme Parks

Magic Kingdom Park

Reminder! Wishes Nighttime Spectacular Ending Soon: Wishes will have it’s final showing on May 11, 2017. On May 12, Happily Ever After debuts. This 18-minute show features more lasers, lights and projections than any other fireworks spectacular in the history of Magic Kingdom park!

Happily Ever After starts with a dream… and takes you on an unforgettable journey that captures the heart, humor and heroism of many favorite Disney animated films, including:

Aladdin

Big Hero Six

Brave

Frozen

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Incredibles

The Lion King

The Little Mermaid

Moana

Mulan

Tarzan

The Princess and the Frog

Toy Story

Up

WALL-E

Wreck-It Ralph

Zootopia

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Epcot

Reminder! Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Continues:The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is an annual spring event taking place from March 1 to May 29, 2017 at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The festival features an irresistible array of new gardens and character topiaries, popular entertainers and tasty food and drink offerings. Fresh, farm-market food and beverage flavors will debut at the new Northern Bloom and The Berry Basket Outdoor Kitchens that will join 13 returning Outdoor Kitchens. The new generation of princess topiaries (Snow White, Anna and Elsa – the first to be designed and created with topiary facial features) will welcome a brand-new Belle topiary. This year’s Epcot front-entrance topiary garden, “Welcome Spring Fun, Food and Flowers,” inspired by a vintage Walt Disney short film will spring to life with a floral-festooned maypole featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Daisy and Pluto. The popular Garden Rocks concert takes place four days each week, with three concerts each Friday through Monday presenting pop musicians that span multiple genres over five decades. Redesigned interactive play gardens will include the new “Cars”-themed Road to Florida 500 garden introducing the new “Cruz” character topiary from the June 2017 release of Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3.” Music Garden Melodies play area will return with a new garden design, musical note topiary elements and climbing nets. The Festival Center will showcase an entertaining mix of gardening seminars and DIY workshops.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Reminder! “The Music of Pixar Live!” Set to debut May 26: This brand-new, limited-time concert event will showcase memorable music from Pixar Animation Studios films, complete with a live orchestra and appearances by beloved Disney•Pixar characters. The show will be presented three times nightly at Theater of the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

New! Single Rider Queue at Expedition Everest Temporarily Closed: Beginning April 26, the single rider queue at Expedition Everest will be closed. It will be unavailable until May 16. All Guests will be directed to the main standby queue during this time.

New! A Look at Desserts at Satu’li Canteen in Pandora – The World of Avatar:Walt Disney World Resort chefs are using storytelling magic to create two special sweet endings for Satu’li Canteen, the new land’s fast casual restaurant. The Na’vi colors were the inspiration for the Blueberry Cream Cheese Mousse, a cream cheese and blueberry creation with passion fruit to connect to the film’s tropical environment.

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The Chocolate Cake with a Crunchy Cookie, Banana Cream and Goji Berries again takes its inspiration from the healthy Na’vi. The cake is topped with banana cream, made with a few simple (but delicious) ingredients: cream, white chocolate and bananas, with a little drizzle of lemon.

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Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

New! Island Markets Opening at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort:To ensure our Guests have convenient access to an array of Food & Beverage offerings throughout Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort property, three “island markets” are opening in Martinique, Jamaica and Aruba. These locations will operate from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, offering a selection of grab & go foods. Breakfast items include yogurt parfaits, cereal, pastries and more. For lunch and dinner, a delicious variety of sandwiches, wraps and salads will be available. Guests may also purchase refillable resort mugs at these locations, which can be filled at Centertown or Coca-Cola Freestyle machines throughout the resort.

Walt Disney World Resort – General

World Renowned LaLiga Soccer Association Coming to ESPN Wide World of Sports: Walt Disney World Resort is teaming with IdeaSport, LLC and one of the biggest names in soccer to host a soccer program for youth athletes at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex! Through this multi-year agreement, the program presented by LaLiga and Walt Disney World Resort will provide a holistic approach to soccer education with proven, year-round training and development for youth soccer athletes, developing them on and off the field. It will also offer training for coaches and officials. Open enrollment begins June 1-4, and training and development will begin later that month.

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Walt Disney World Resort – Merchandise

New! Pandora – The World of Avatar Merchandise: Guests visiting Windtraders, the primary merchandise location on Pandora, will discover several distinct art styles found on merchandise. The bioluminescent world of Pandora at night is captured with two new pieces. One image was inspired by the Na’vi River Journey while the other pictures the beautiful Valley of Mo’ara. In addition to being available as prints, elements from his nighttime artwork were added to apparel, home décor, accessories and other products.

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The cave painting art was based on sketches by Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde for the Avatar Flight of Passage attraction.

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Another Disney artist created digital renderings of Na’vi weavings and Banshee totems for Walt Disney Imagineering. These images have a hand-drawn feel and will appear on select apparel and accessories.

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The art team also created patch designs representing different experiences guests will have while visiting Pandora. In addition to other products, guests will find select patch designs in the Intergalactic Passport Kit from Alpha Centauri Expeditions. The kit includes a passport, three sticker pages, a button, and a photo ID badge.

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Closures and Refurbishments

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